Chapter 282
'I want to see him.'
Expert archer Jishuka.
She was doing her duties as ruler of Bairan. When developing Bairan, she regularly raided the Guardian of the Forest and distributed the resources generated from the raid. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that Reidan was able to hold on thanks to her efforts.
However, Jishuka felt irritated. She hadn't met Grid once in seven months. She was dying to see Grid. She was regarded as the most beautiful woman in South America and courted by the world's top 0.1% males, but she was irritated because of Grid.
"Hah."
She sighed and wanted to drop everything so that she could go to Grid's side.
[Your lord 'Grid' has summoned you. Would you like to accept the summons?]
"Oh my?"
The notification window she had been waiting for finally appeared at the right timing.
'Do you know that I want to see you right now?'
It must be telepathy. Jishuka felt like this was fated, and her heart started thumping. Her delusions unfolded due to her lack of dating experience.
‘Asking for a summoning without prior notice…'
Did he prepare a surprise event?
“Jishuka, I wanted to see you too. I imagined your beautiful appearance every night and struggled.”
She imagined Grid talking like this with a sexy appearance. She smiled widely. Jishuka's blinded eyes looked down at her body. She was shy. This was the first time she had liked someone since she was born. The problem was that her clothing and attire were unsuited for minors to see.
"I will respond to the summons."
Jishuka responded to Grid's call without worrying about it. The sight she first witnessed after being teleported to Grid's side was a mountain of gold coins.
'Did he prepare this for me?'
Jishuka's long eyelashes trembled. She was touched by Grid's event.
“This money would be used for our wedding funds."
Jishuka's face turned red as she imagined it.
'Grid, dating should come before marriage.'
It wasn't urgent to get married before they even had a chance to date. She might have a crush on Grid, but she wasn't someone who acted prematurely. Jishuka wanted to know more about Grid before she got married. What type of man he was during the day and what type of man he was at night…?
Then familiar voices broke through her delusions.
"Hey Jishuka. Hasn't it been a while?"
“Have you become prettier in the meantime? Did you get a boyfriend?"
"Why does women's armor become more exposed the higher the level? I am thankful.”
Pon, Regas, Vantner, Toban, Faker, etc. Once she returned her eyes to reality, she was able to see all of the Tzedakah members.
"…?"
Grid wasn't trying to meet her alone? The embarrassed Jishuka turned her gaze towards Grid. Grid didn't even look at her. He was busy shoving gold coins into Noe's mouth. Grid shouted, “Get the money! Money! This place will explode in 2 minutes and 40 seconds, so make sure you get as much money as you can!"
"…This is the reason for summoning us."
The Overgeared members quickly grasped the situation. On the other hand, Lauel urged the blank Jishuka.
"What are you doing? Go and grab the money."
It was a huge amount of gold coins. If they could obtain it, Reidan could overcome its financial burdens.
[62 gold has been acquired.]
[75 gold has been acquired.]
"There is a limit to picking it up one by one."
The amount of gold coins a user could take in a single action was limited. The problem was the volume that the hands could contain.
“If Euphemina was here, she could move it all at once with Mass Teleport."
"That… Why is she disconnected when this is happening?"
“I'll use a shovel."
“Should I pick it up with my shield?"
"Oh, that is a good idea?"
“Hrmm.”
Lauel thought for awhile between the grumbling Vantner and Toban before using a skill.
"Dragon Claws."
Kururung!
Three stone pillars appeared from the bottom of the warehouse and soon disappeared. Lauel confirmed the depths of the pit, then created wind.
"Wind Dragon's Roar."
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
The wind poured the gold coins into the pit like a waterfall. The gold coins buried in the ground were not guaranteed to be safe from the explosion that would soon occur. The other Overgeared members also started utilizing their skills.
"Mach Spear!"
Kuwaaaang!
Vantner's sonic spear broke the wall of the warehouse. A passage was opened to the outside.
“Charge!”
Kuuong! Kung!
The combination of Vantner and Toban, standing side by side with their shield, was reminiscent of a bulldozer. They slowly pushed the mountain of gold coins towards the collapsed wall. On the other hand, Piaro climbed on top of a mountain with a hand plow and hoe in both hands.
“Free Farming."
Pa pa pa pa pak!
It was amazing. The hoe and hand plow moved at a speed that wasn't visible, extracting gold coins from the mountain. A large amount of gold flew outside the wall and piled up neatly. Amosphel, who hadn't been able to adapt to the mood, no longer stayed still.
"Aura Explosion."
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
Due to the strong explosion, a hole larger than the one drilled by Pon appeared in the wall. Asmophel aimed a large Aura Tornado there and blew a huge amount of gold coins out the wall. It was an amazing sight. It seemed like they could carry out most of the gold coins in the warehouse within the time limit.
Then what about Grid?
"Oh! I will pack all of this!"
Both hands squeezed out gold coins into his inventory and Noe's mouth. Piaro suggested that Grid was so blinded by money he couldn't look around.
"This limited field of view is poisonous."
Grid already knew this. But he forgot due to his boiling greed. Grid recovered quickly and observed the Overgeared members.
'I can use skills.'
Grid had a late epiphany and let go of Noe. Tears appeared in Noe's large eyes.
“Spit spit spit! These shiny things are tasteless! Nyang! Kuuock!"
"Taste isn't important. Don't spit it out and keep eating… You, why are you burping?"
"Didn't I say I won't eat this? Nyang!"
"No! Don't chew it and keep it in your mouth! Like a squirrel keeps acorns!"
Noe, the best demonic beast of hell. When using Soul Ingestion, the size of his mouth could be increased freely. It was obvious that he could constantly inhale the gold coins. The confident Grid ordered Noe to obtain the gold coins, then he pulled out Failure.
‘Grid, how much have your skills increased now?'
The attention of the Overgeared members focused on Grid. Piaro and Asmophel were also expectant. Grid wore the Slaughterer's Eye Patch and used a skill.
"Pagma's Swordsmanship, Transcend."
Kuooooh!
There was an emission of energy and Grid's black hair fluttered. The red light contemplated the gold coins and he carefully swung Failure.
Kwaang! Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
Kurururung!
The mountain of gold coins' balance collapsed due to the exquisite strike and poured out of the hole in the warehouse previously created by Pon and Asmophel. Piaro and the Overgeared members were amazed as they saw the gold coins pouring out like the tide.
‘Wonderful.’
His skills had increased. It was proof that Grid hadn't be relaxing while acting alone for the past few months. The ability to break down the balance of things was great, even if he relied on the power of an item. As everyone was feeling thrilled, Jishuka pouted and pulled back her bowstring.
“Avoid this. Phoenix Arrow!"
Kuwaaaaaang!
It was overwhelming power. Half of the mountain of gold coins left in the warehouse caught on fire as they were blown outside. A great amount of them couldn't withstand the high temperatures and melted, but it wasn't regrettable. It was already 10 seconds until the warehouse exploded. If Jishuka hadn't acted, half of the mountain of gold coins would be lost.
"Pant pant… Avoid it!"
Grid winced after almost being hit by the Phoenix Arrow, then he and the other members ran out of the warehouse. Immediately afterwards, there was an explosion that shook the earth.
Kuwaaaaaang!
“Kyaaak!"
"What is it this time?"
The guests gathered near the collapsed building turned their gaze in the direction of the explosion. The first prayer room beyond the waterfall was burning. The paladins shouted, “It must be the criminal who murdered the elders! Go there now!"
Damian quickly called out to them. “Wait a minute.”
"Yes, Goddess’ Agent."
Damian might've been ignored by the elders, but he gained great support among the members. Damian spoke to the paladins who stopped.
“You will remain here and investigate. I will go there with Isabel-chan and Grid."
“I will follow the will of the Goddess’ Agent."
Damian was currently one of the highest ranking survivors. The paladins immediately opened the path for him.
“Let's go."
Damian glanced at Isabel and Grid. The Grid in this location was Randy. His shape was gradually becoming strange due to the influence of divine power. He was like Grid, but not.
"Follow!"
The OGC team moved hastily after Damian's group. OGC Station wanted to find out who killed the elders of the Rebecca Church. However, Damian didn't stand still. He exhibited the swordsmanship that he developed training with Piaro and Kraugel. Then he poured our dozens of magic spells. It caused indignation among the viewers, but he didn't hesitate.
It was an effort to protect Grid.
***
“It is Pascal's hidden wealth."
Grid and the Overgeared members were shoving the scattered gold coins into their inventory. Damian's expression twisted as he saw this. He remembered what Pascal had done with these riches and hated it.
“Damian, become the pope." Grid spoke with a serious expression. He didn't look as impressive while squatting down and picking up gold coins. But to Damian, Grid seemed to shine.
"I will surely become the pope, whom you need."
Grid had done everything. He saved Isabel and killed Pascal. If Damian couldn't become pope after this, he would have no pride left. Grid was reassured by Damian's resolute eyes and laughed, "I believe in you."
“…"
Damian was shaken. He was well aware that Grid didn't help him for pure motivations. But Grid still believed in him? It was the first time Damian, who was an otaku, was treated like this.
"Perhaps… Would you like to join Overgeared?"
A pope becoming a guild member? It was nice to hear. However, Lauel restrained Grid.
"The Rebecca Church is supposed to be neutral on the surface."
It was right to maintain the neutrality of the Rebecca Church, who preached their doctrines regardless of species or nationality. It was feared that the value of the church would decline if various powers opposed the blatant favoritism.
“That’s right." Grid was sincerely sorry and held out a hand to Damian. “Well, so what if we aren't in the same guild? It doesn't change the fact that we are eternal companions. Join the guild after your term as a pope is over."
"…Yes."
He got a friend. Damian smiled with delight and shook Grid's hands.
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Chapter 283
The mountain of gold coins was close to a height of 4m. During the three minute time limit, how much could the Overgeared members obtain? The result of adding up the amounts they obtained.
“21 million gold.”
"Heok! Really?"
“Wow, terrific.”
“Grid did it again! This is amazing!"
21 million gold! When converted to Korean money, it would be around 25.5 billion won. It was close to half the salaries of the world's top sports players. The impressed Pon asked Vantner.
"At the time of the Vasco raid, how much profit did Seuron get?"
Two months before the Reidan invasion. Soul Predator Seuron went through Vasco's Labyrinth with his guild members. Vantner had watched it in real time, so he pulled up his memories.
"Adding up the value of the Brutal Heavy Sword, it was about 8 million gold."
"Grid got nearly three times that amount alone?"
Strictly speaking, this time it wasn't alone. If it was Grid alone, he wouldn't have been able to pick up 200,000 gold by hand. It was true that he raided Pascal through his own efforts, choices and abilities. His decision to summon the knights was admirable. Grid's achievements couldn't be downplayed.
“Grid, you’re the best."
“Of course our master should be the best."
“Congrats on becoming a rich man!"
The Overgeared members praised Grid. They sincerely congratulated him for the huge sum of money, and rejoiced as if it was their own. There was no jealousy or envy. Their respect and friendship with Grid wasn't cheap.
"Haha!"
"Kilkil."
“…"
The Overgeared members were excited, producing a cheerful atmosphere. On the other hand, Grid was silent. The Overgeared members thought he was so happy that he was at a loss for words.
But it was a misunderstanding. Grid was sincerely angry. He was speechless because it was ridiculous.
'Why? Why isn't it one trillion?'
The amount of gold coins that Grid had seen in the warehouse was beyond imagination. He thought it would be at least one trillion won. Yet he only got 21 million gold?
"This is ridiculous! We carried out most of the gold coins in the warehouse before it exploded! Countless gold coins were kept! But why? Why is it only 21 million gold!!!"
“…"
Who would use the word 'only' for 21 million gold? The Overgeared members fell silent at this unexpected reaction.
“It’s a scam! A scam!"
Lauel explained to the furious Grid.
"The explosion was so strong that it affected the outside of the building. At that time, a lot of gold coins were lost. In addition, there were many gold coins that were damaged after being hit by a skill."
Gold coins that were damaged slightly were always destroyed. It seemed to be some type of safety device designed by the S.A Group.
"Dammit!" The damaged gold coins were designed to be destroyed and the warehouse to explode? "You bastards!"
It couldn't resist angrily screaming out curses. After losing his temper, the only person who could completely calm him down was Lauel.
"Isn't 21 million gold a huge amount? In fact, the S.A. Group must be more baffled right now. They never imagined that we could get so many gold coins in just three minutes."
How could they imagine that he would use the skill Summon Knight for gold coins? They might've predicted that Grid could only obtain up to one million gold. The result was that Grid had hit the S.A. Group in the back of the head. Grid should be the one feeling invigorated. However, Grid didn't get any comfort from this.
"Shit! Dammit! The gold coins could at least be melted down and made into metal, so why were they destroyed?"
'It does seem to be the case.'
The Overgeared members started to sympathize with Grid. The S.A. Group's effort to fight inflation wasn't so well received. There were more than two billion users in Satisfy. If the NPCs were included, billions of people used the same currency. The possibility of the value of currency falling was extremely low.
Grid and the group left the Vatican.
“You said you were going to Winston?"
"Sigh… Yes."
“I thought so. You should show your face to your wife."
“Isn't she pregnant?"
“The childcare system and a prince maker, I am envious. It would be fun to raise a child.”
"Umm… Grid Junior. Umm…"
Grid regained control once the story of Irene and his child emerged. He couldn't lose his composure so easily when he was going to become a father. After a moment of consideration, he handed Lauel 20 million gold.
"Let's use this money for Reidan's development fund. If all of you weren't here in the first place, I wouldn't have been able to obtain so much."
"…!"
Lauel and the Overgeared members were greatly amazed. They never dreamed that Grid would be willing to invest the money into the territory.
"Aren't I incompetent because I do nothing as a lord? I should at least give you money."
Grid should originally be the one working the hardest for Reidan. But what was the reality? Grid didn't fulfill his obligations as the lord, and the Overgeared members were suffering from all types of problems. Grid was always sorry and thankful about this fact. He wanted to help with the development of the estate.
“If Reidan develops, the benefits will return to all of us in the end. Isn’t that right?”
"Your words are correct."
The development of Reidan would make Overgeared strong. This would be a stepping stone to build Grid's kingdom and would bring enormous wealth to Grid. 20 million gold couldn't be compared to that huge amount of money. Grid already knew this. That's why he decided to invest in Reidan.
“By the time you come back, Reidan will be more developed than before. Look forward to it."
This 20 million gold was enough to invigorate Reidan. Once the yellow mithril mine was activated and the alchemy business expanded, Reidan would become one step closer to its goal.
'The second Talima!'
Talima. A city of dwarves that produced the best battle gear. But it was in the territory of the dragon Trauka, so it was off limits to humans. If Reidan could one day compete with Talima…
Lauel's brain turned quickly. He kept in mind the merger with the Silver Knights Guild and made plans for Reidan's development.
***
“This is the first time we have walked together alone."
"Y-Yes."
After saying goodbye to Lauel's group. Grid and Jishuka were heading to Winston.
Gulp!
Grid couldn't help gulping through the journey. This was a very natural phenomenon. He couldn't help appreciating Jishuka's beautiful face and great body.
'Grid is looking at me.'
Jishuka was conscious of Grid's eyes and deliberately walked like a model. She showed a gentle gait that emphasized the curves of her body.
Gulp!
Grid couldn't resist staring at her swaying hips. This was unavoidable. Jishuka's busty body was perfectly to Grid's taste. It was the same with her personality.
"Let's camp here today. Excuse me… Grid, can I use your arm as a pillow?"
“Huhu, Grid's body is so solid."
A provocation woman by night.
"I will cook."
“Oh my, Grid. Shouldn't you watch where you are going? You should focus on hunting."
“I am embarrassed."
A mild-mannered woman during the day.
"I'm going crazy."
Grid's appreciation towards Jishuka rose exponentially. He was seriously considering buying a 'Love Potion' from the Reputation Store that would reset the penalty once a month. However, Jishuka had no intention of allowing that.
'There is no point in Satisfy.'
Grid was already married to Irene. She couldn't be a concubine. It was appropriate to convey her true heart in reality. Right now, she was just acting to stimulate Grid. Thanks to that, Grid was suffering. He wanted to quickly see Irene.
***
Just before arriving in Winston. Grid promised to meet Jishuka six hours later and logged out. It was because he received a call from Sehee outside the capsule.
"Why did you call?"
Grid exited the capsule and bluntly asked Sehee.
"A guest."
"Guest?"
He saw that it was 11 a.m. A Sunday morning. What guest would come at a time when families should be together? Grid tilted his head. No, Youngwoo went out into the living room. Then he panicked.
“Y-Yura?"
Yura was sitting on the sofa and smiling while chatting with his parents. She looked particularly beautiful. Her neat charm was the best. If Jishuka's beauty 100% matched his tastes, Yura had a beauty that made his taste meaningless.
Youngwoo admired Yura's beauty before recovering his spirit. It was due to his mother's words.
“Youngwoo, what are you staring at? Come and sit down."
"Ah, yes."
Grid awkwardly sat on the couch. His parents were sitting side by side on one sofa, so Youngwoo naturally sat beside Yura. A nice scent tickled his nose. Yura asked for understanding from his parents and said to Youngwoo.
“Please buy me a meal."
"What?" Youngwoo was confused by the sudden request. “Why are you suddenly asking me to buy you a lot of food? Can't you buy food for yourself? No, how did you hear that I made money?"
This witch had come for his money! Yura was different from the Overgeared members. She helped him a lot, but he was still wary of her. It wasn't enough to be considered a friend yet. His parents noticed Yura's sad expression and scolded him.
"How can you talk that way to a guest?"
“Youngwoo, we taught you better."
Yura was pretty, talented, and had a lot of money. Youngwoo's parents wanted her to be their daughter-in-law.
'You don't know that her nickname is Blood Witch.'
A murderer who hurt people without changing her facial expression! The impression from his first meeting still wasn't erased from his brain. Youngwoo sighed and got up from his seat.
“Let’s go.”
Youngwoo didn't care about washing up. He was still dressed in sweats that had food splattered on them. Youngwoo's mother tried to convince him to change, but Yura didn't care. She thought that Youngwoo not caring about impressing others was attractive.
***
A restaurant near his house.
"What’s going on?”
Yura observed the inside of the shabby restaurant while Youngwoo ordered two servings of bulgogi rice. Yura extended a passbook to him.
"What is this?"
“This is the broadcast fee from OGC Station."
“Ah."
He didn't expect much of a broadcast fee. Youngwoo didn't understand why Yura had it, but he was happy about receiving money.
'I should go to a restaurant tonight for a celebration.'
He would eat a big meal. Bean sprouts as well. A lot of monkfish! He thought it was millions of won, but his eyes bugged out when he opened the passbook.
“Eh…? Eek!"
It was a huge amount. A huge 500,000 mi…
“No, it is 5 billion?"
Yura explained to the astounded Youngwoo.
“Some of it was withheld as tax."
"N-No, why is it so much?"
“It is my ability."
It wasn't arrogance. Yura was just telling the truth.
“Why are you doing this for me?"
Yura answered Youngwoo's question without hesitation. She had a busy life, so time was valuable to her.
"Please let me join Overgeared."
Youngwoo didn't hesitate. Collecting talent was his desire and Yura was a better talent than anyone else. Wasn't she 5th on the unified rankings? That's right. As a private ranker, Youngwoo wasn't interested in the ranking system and didn't yet know that Yura had disappeared from the rankings list.
“Welcome!"
The two people ate the delicious bulgogi meat. Yura had a happy expression throughout the meal. People who knew her would be surprised.
OG:
Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.
Chapter 284
'Did he forget about me?'
The great magician Braham. Much longer than a year ago, he had commissioned Grid to make him a Vessel of the Soul. A Vessel of the Soul was necessary for his resurrection. But until now, there was no news from Grid. Based on the little he observed through Mumud's Orb, Grid seemed to have no desire to fulfill the request.
'He plans to take all the pavranium!'
Braham had reached the limits of his patience. He had sent a golem army as a warning. However, things didn't work out and Braham's anger skyrocketed.
[Pagma’s Descendant…!]
The expression of a soul's emotions was honest. His soul fragments scattered throughout the continent simultaneously turned red. There was someone who found one of the soul pieces.
The first vampire city.
"Oh my? I feel a dirty magic power, who is it?"
The wards were easily cracked and a mysterious woman appeared in front of Braham's soul. The magic power that could be seen inside her was tremendous, like the light from a dragon heart. It was enough to make even Braham nervous.
[Y-You…!]
A black-haired beauty who exuded gentleness and sensuality. She was so beautiful that it was unrealistic, but Braham's soul shook frantically.
[Marie Rose! How did you escape from your seal?]
Vampire duke, Marie Rose. A direct descendant of the founder Shizo Beriache and the one with the strongest magic power, she directly grabbed Braham's soul.
"I was able to break the seal at any time. I was just bored and enjoyed sleeping."
Then she woke up due to the bloody smell coming from a human male's cloak. Marie Rose's eyes curved into a crescent moon shape.
“Braham, you lost your pure blood and degenerated, eventually dying. Now only your soul is left. This insignificant appearance suits you."
[Don't taunt me!]
Marie Rose gazed at Braham's soul, which was gradually turning redder.
“Our Braham wouldn't have no countermeasures. What are you planning to do now?"
Marie Rose handled Braham's soul like it was clay, then she suddenly smiled. It was a brilliant smile that was enough to illuminate the dark city.
“You, are you dreaming about resurrection?"
Braham was a peculiar presence. He didn't rely on the innate power of the clan and explored magic power. He might've completed the resurrection magic. Braham didn't deny it.
[Then what are you going to do? You can't stop my resurrection! If even one of my souls hidden in all parts of the continent doesn't disappear, I will someday be fully resurrected! Then I will surely use all my effort to destroy you!]
Marie Rose found the shouting soul to be cute.
“I wonder how far you can go as a mortal."
[…!]
Mortal! Braham hated that cursed word. Marie Rose returned the soul to its original position and turned around. Braham called out to her.
[Aren't you going to destroy my soul fragment here?]
Braham had been banished from the clan. He used the fact that it was dark to hide his soul in the clan's cities, but he thought they would be destroyed because they were found by Marie Rose.
However, Marie Rose had no intention of dealing with Braham. Braham was a mere worm in front of her.
"How annoying."
This was the end.
Marie Rose immediately returned to her palace. Braham's soul looked like a flame as he watched her leave.
'This mutation that transcends the founder…!' He must be resurrected. 'I will kill the one who made me like this, take away the their heart, and regain eternal life!'
***
Winston had problems. As it grew into the second largest city in the north, all types of groups infiltrated it and problems occurred. Various forces were created and confronted each other, causing the deterioration of security.
'Lady Irene needs to recover…'
After entering the sixth month of her pregnancy, Irene became depressed. Her only flesh and blood, her father, was at Frontier, and her husband Grid was in Reidan, so she was alone.
"Sigh…"
A wrinkled face sighed. Winston's chief knight, Phoenix, was now old. It was too much for him to supervise the work that Irene was supposed to do.
'If only Grid was here.'
Phoenix was sighing over a pile of documents, when an urgent voice was heard.
"Captain Phoenix! Blood is being shed in Rein!"
Rein was the name of a bar in the slums. It was a place filled with many crooks that disturbed security. Phoenix's face twisted.
“Who is causing trouble?"
"The Double-Billed Merchant Group and the Yellow Guild are colliding!"
The Double-Billed Merchant Group had a tight grip on Winston's market.
Recently, they started to buy orc leather and collided with the Ikeil Merchant Group as they expanded their business. The Ikeil Group seemed to have hired the Yellow Guild to attack the the Double-Billed Merchant Group.
‘Those Yellow bastards!'
The Yellow Guild was a powerful group. The average level was close to 200 and they were the strongest guild in Winston. In order to suppress them, Phoenix had to go out himself.
“Let’s go!”
Phoenix was accompanied by soldiers and knights.
***
“The strongest knight in the north isn't that great?"
Rein Tavern. Dozens of people watched as Phoenix fell to his knees. He was badly hit by the Yellow Guild.
"You…!"
Phoenix gritted his teeth.
He was glaring at a priest of the Rebecca Church.
Dong Pao. The Rebecca Church priest, who once enjoyed PKing with Shay's group, recently added his strength to the Yellow Guild. Of course, it was due to money. How wonderful and happy was it to earn money by playing games?
"This is a tip."
The master of the Yellow Guild, Ank, threw a purse towards Dong Pao. It was the payment for approaching Phoenix as a Rebecca priest and distracting him. Dong Pao smiled with satisfaction after confirming the amount.
"Good, good. Don't forget to kill all the witnesses just in case."
“Of course."
Ank had no intention of sparing Phoenix and his men. Was he scared by the penalty of killing the knights and soldiers? He could take the chance. He planned to leave the Eternal Kingdom after this work.
'If only I can obtain the Sword of Self-transcendence!'
Sword of Self-transcendence. A legendary item that was supposed produced by Grid during his novice days. The expected selling price was 1.5 million gold.
'No, the number of users who are level 180 have increased recently, so it will go over 2 million if I put it on auction.'
It was an amount that could reverse his life.
'I can go drink with girls!'
Indeed, it was a low level of greed. The joyful Ank approached Phoenix. Phoenix was in a miserable condition. He fell into a trap and struggled against 40 Yellow Guild members alone. More than half of the guild members had died, so the price wasn't cheap.
“Please drop the Sword of Self-transcendence after dying."
Ssik!
Ank said with a smile. If he could get money, he wouldn't feel guilty for killing NPCs. Ank was a man who didn't care about killing.
Swaeek!
The moment that a vicious sword was able to stab into Phoenix's forehead.
Puok!
A golden blade flew and stabbed Ank in the neck.
[You have suffered 3,900 damage.]
"Ugh!"
A throwing weapon could cause him that much damage? Ank turned his gaze in the direction where the blade was thrown.
“Where is this fellow?"
The answer came from behind him.
“Guess.”
Kwajak!
[You have suffered 11,900 damage.]
'This is crazy!'
Why was this attack power so strong? The astonished Ank looked at the greatsword that was stabbed in his side. It was a blue greatsword that reminded him of the predator of the sea.
'D-Don't tell me!'
Ank turned pale and looked back. Then it was like he saw a ghost.
"Grid!"
Why was he here in the north when he should be in the west? Ank and the other Yellow Guild members couldn't believe it. Grid swung the greatsword at those who were speechless.
“These cheeky bastards, how dare you mess around in my wife's territory?"
Peok! Puk puk!
The one-sided assault wasn't even worth describing. Users in the early 200's couldn't stand up to Grid.
“G-Grid, it has been a long time since I've seen you."
Dong Pao, who was hiding in the corner, awkwardly greeted Grid. The scammer started to act.
“Today I was moved by the guidance of Goddess Rebecca. I happened to be reunited by you in this place! Grid! I have been repenting since I first met you, but then I was taken hostage by these villainous people and used! You have saved me, so I should repay this grace…!"
"Who are you?"
Dong Pao was embarrassed by the unexpected question.
"Y-You don't remember me?"
“Yes, I can't remember you because my brain capacity isn't good enough."
"W-What are you saying?"
“Shut up."
Peok! Bam bam bam!
"Kuheook!"
On this day.
The Yellow Guild and Dong Pao, who was beaten up like a dog, were deprived of their citizenship. Now they couldn't step anywhere in the Steim territory. They were also sentenced to two weeks of Satisfy time in prison.
It was frustrating for a user to be imprisoned for two weeks. In particular, Dong Pao felt the desire to quit the game because his work had been ruined twice by Grid.
“I need to set up security straight away."
Grid received a report on the statue of Winston from Phoenix and immediately summoned Jude. Jude was very strong after being armed with Dainsleif and the best armor. His level was above Phoenix, who was no longer developing due to his age.
"Teach the soldiers here and punish those who cause disturbances without any mercy."
"Yes."
Jude had no thoughts. He just followed Grid's orders. The Winston soldiers had to taste hell from Jude's harsh training. There were deserters and wounded soldiers as a result, but the few soldiers who endured the training could become elites.
Jude rallied the soldiers and quickly stabilized Winston's security.
OG:
Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.
Chapter 282
'I want to see him.'
Expert archer Jishuka.
She was doing her duties as ruler of Bairan. When developing Bairan, she regularly raided the Guardian of the Forest and distributed the resources generated from the raid. It wasn't an exaggeration to say that Reidan was able to hold on thanks to her efforts.
However, Jishuka felt irritated. She hadn't met Grid once in seven months. She was dying to see Grid. She was regarded as the most beautiful woman in South America and courted by the world's top 0.1% males, but she was irritated because of Grid.
"Hah."
She sighed and wanted to drop everything so that she could go to Grid's side.
[Your lord 'Grid' has summoned you. Would you like to accept the summons?]
"Oh my?"
The notification window she had been waiting for finally appeared at the right timing.
'Do you know that I want to see you right now?'
It must be telepathy. Jishuka felt like this was fated, and her heart started thumping. Her delusions unfolded due to her lack of dating experience.
‘Asking for a summoning without prior notice…'
Did he prepare a surprise event?
“Jishuka, I wanted to see you too. I imagined your beautiful appearance every night and struggled.”
She imagined Grid talking like this with a sexy appearance. She smiled widely. Jishuka's blinded eyes looked down at her body. She was shy. This was the first time she had liked someone since she was born. The problem was that her clothing and attire were unsuited for minors to see.
"I will respond to the summons."
Jishuka responded to Grid's call without worrying about it. The sight she first witnessed after being teleported to Grid's side was a mountain of gold coins.
'Did he prepare this for me?'
Jishuka's long eyelashes trembled. She was touched by Grid's event.
“This money would be used for our wedding funds."
Jishuka's face turned red as she imagined it.
'Grid, dating should come before marriage.'
It wasn't urgent to get married before they even had a chance to date. She might have a crush on Grid, but she wasn't someone who acted prematurely. Jishuka wanted to know more about Grid before she got married. What type of man he was during the day and what type of man he was at night…?
Then familiar voices broke through her delusions.
"Hey Jishuka. Hasn't it been a while?"
“Have you become prettier in the meantime? Did you get a boyfriend?"
"Why does women's armor become more exposed the higher the level? I am thankful.”
Pon, Regas, Vantner, Toban, Faker, etc. Once she returned her eyes to reality, she was able to see all of the Tzedakah members.
"…?"
Grid wasn't trying to meet her alone? The embarrassed Jishuka turned her gaze towards Grid. Grid didn't even look at her. He was busy shoving gold coins into Noe's mouth. Grid shouted, “Get the money! Money! This place will explode in 2 minutes and 40 seconds, so make sure you get as much money as you can!"
"…This is the reason for summoning us."
The Overgeared members quickly grasped the situation. On the other hand, Lauel urged the blank Jishuka.
"What are you doing? Go and grab the money."
It was a huge amount of gold coins. If they could obtain it, Reidan could overcome its financial burdens.
[62 gold has been acquired.]
[75 gold has been acquired.]
"There is a limit to picking it up one by one."
The amount of gold coins a user could take in a single action was limited. The problem was the volume that the hands could contain.
“If Euphemina was here, she could move it all at once with Mass Teleport."
"That… Why is she disconnected when this is happening?"
“I'll use a shovel."
“Should I pick it up with my shield?"
"Oh, that is a good idea?"
“Hrmm.”
Lauel thought for awhile between the grumbling Vantner and Toban before using a skill.
"Dragon Claws."
Kururung!
Three stone pillars appeared from the bottom of the warehouse and soon disappeared. Lauel confirmed the depths of the pit, then created wind.
"Wind Dragon's Roar."
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
The wind poured the gold coins into the pit like a waterfall. The gold coins buried in the ground were not guaranteed to be safe from the explosion that would soon occur. The other Overgeared members also started utilizing their skills.
"Mach Spear!"
Kuwaaaang!
Vantner's sonic spear broke the wall of the warehouse. A passage was opened to the outside.
“Charge!”
Kuuong! Kung!
The combination of Vantner and Toban, standing side by side with their shield, was reminiscent of a bulldozer. They slowly pushed the mountain of gold coins towards the collapsed wall. On the other hand, Piaro climbed on top of a mountain with a hand plow and hoe in both hands.
“Free Farming."
Pa pa pa pa pak!
It was amazing. The hoe and hand plow moved at a speed that wasn't visible, extracting gold coins from the mountain. A large amount of gold flew outside the wall and piled up neatly. Amosphel, who hadn't been able to adapt to the mood, no longer stayed still.
"Aura Explosion."
Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
Due to the strong explosion, a hole larger than the one drilled by Pon appeared in the wall. Asmophel aimed a large Aura Tornado there and blew a huge amount of gold coins out the wall. It was an amazing sight. It seemed like they could carry out most of the gold coins in the warehouse within the time limit.
Then what about Grid?
"Oh! I will pack all of this!"
Both hands squeezed out gold coins into his inventory and Noe's mouth. Piaro suggested that Grid was so blinded by money he couldn't look around.
"This limited field of view is poisonous."
Grid already knew this. But he forgot due to his boiling greed. Grid recovered quickly and observed the Overgeared members.
'I can use skills.'
Grid had a late epiphany and let go of Noe. Tears appeared in Noe's large eyes.
“Spit spit spit! These shiny things are tasteless! Nyang! Kuuock!"
"Taste isn't important. Don't spit it out and keep eating… You, why are you burping?"
"Didn't I say I won't eat this? Nyang!"
"No! Don't chew it and keep it in your mouth! Like a squirrel keeps acorns!"
Noe, the best demonic beast of hell. When using Soul Ingestion, the size of his mouth could be increased freely. It was obvious that he could constantly inhale the gold coins. The confident Grid ordered Noe to obtain the gold coins, then he pulled out Failure.
‘Grid, how much have your skills increased now?'
The attention of the Overgeared members focused on Grid. Piaro and Asmophel were also expectant. Grid wore the Slaughterer's Eye Patch and used a skill.
"Pagma's Swordsmanship, Transcend."
Kuooooh!
There was an emission of energy and Grid's black hair fluttered. The red light contemplated the gold coins and he carefully swung Failure.
Kwaang! Kwa kwa kwa kwang!
Kurururung!
The mountain of gold coins' balance collapsed due to the exquisite strike and poured out of the hole in the warehouse previously created by Pon and Asmophel. Piaro and the Overgeared members were amazed as they saw the gold coins pouring out like the tide.
‘Wonderful.’
His skills had increased. It was proof that Grid hadn't be relaxing while acting alone for the past few months. The ability to break down the balance of things was great, even if he relied on the power of an item. As everyone was feeling thrilled, Jishuka pouted and pulled back her bowstring.
“Avoid this. Phoenix Arrow!"
Kuwaaaaaang!
It was overwhelming power. Half of the mountain of gold coins left in the warehouse caught on fire as they were blown outside. A great amount of them couldn't withstand the high temperatures and melted, but it wasn't regrettable. It was already 10 seconds until the warehouse exploded. If Jishuka hadn't acted, half of the mountain of gold coins would be lost.
"Pant pant… Avoid it!"
Grid winced after almost being hit by the Phoenix Arrow, then he and the other members ran out of the warehouse. Immediately afterwards, there was an explosion that shook the earth.
Kuwaaaaaang!
“Kyaaak!"
"What is it this time?"
The guests gathered near the collapsed building turned their gaze in the direction of the explosion. The first prayer room beyond the waterfall was burning. The paladins shouted, “It must be the criminal who murdered the elders! Go there now!"
Damian quickly called out to them. “Wait a minute.”
"Yes, Goddess’ Agent."
Damian might've been ignored by the elders, but he gained great support among the members. Damian spoke to the paladins who stopped.
“You will remain here and investigate. I will go there with Isabel-chan and Grid."
“I will follow the will of the Goddess’ Agent."
Damian was currently one of the highest ranking survivors. The paladins immediately opened the path for him.
“Let's go."
Damian glanced at Isabel and Grid. The Grid in this location was Randy. His shape was gradually becoming strange due to the influence of divine power. He was like Grid, but not.
"Follow!"
The OGC team moved hastily after Damian's group. OGC Station wanted to find out who killed the elders of the Rebecca Church. However, Damian didn't stand still. He exhibited the swordsmanship that he developed training with Piaro and Kraugel. Then he poured our dozens of magic spells. It caused indignation among the viewers, but he didn't hesitate.
It was an effort to protect Grid.
***
“It is Pascal's hidden wealth."
Grid and the Overgeared members were shoving the scattered gold coins into their inventory. Damian's expression twisted as he saw this. He remembered what Pascal had done with these riches and hated it.
“Damian, become the pope." Grid spoke with a serious expression. He didn't look as impressive while squatting down and picking up gold coins. But to Damian, Grid seemed to shine.
"I will surely become the pope, whom you need."
Grid had done everything. He saved Isabel and killed Pascal. If Damian couldn't become pope after this, he would have no pride left. Grid was reassured by Damian's resolute eyes and laughed, "I believe in you."
“…"
Damian was shaken. He was well aware that Grid didn't help him for pure motivations. But Grid still believed in him? It was the first time Damian, who was an otaku, was treated like this.
"Perhaps… Would you like to join Overgeared?"
A pope becoming a guild member? It was nice to hear. However, Lauel restrained Grid.
"The Rebecca Church is supposed to be neutral on the surface."
It was right to maintain the neutrality of the Rebecca Church, who preached their doctrines regardless of species or nationality. It was feared that the value of the church would decline if various powers opposed the blatant favoritism.
“That’s right." Grid was sincerely sorry and held out a hand to Damian. “Well, so what if we aren't in the same guild? It doesn't change the fact that we are eternal companions. Join the guild after your term as a pope is over."
"…Yes."
He got a friend. Damian smiled with delight and shook Grid's hands.
OG:
Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.
Chapter 283
The mountain of gold coins was close to a height of 4m. During the three minute time limit, how much could the Overgeared members obtain? The result of adding up the amounts they obtained.
“21 million gold.”
"Heok! Really?"
“Wow, terrific.”
“Grid did it again! This is amazing!"
21 million gold! When converted to Korean money, it would be around 25.5 billion won. It was close to half the salaries of the world's top sports players. The impressed Pon asked Vantner.
"At the time of the Vasco raid, how much profit did Seuron get?"
Two months before the Reidan invasion. Soul Predator Seuron went through Vasco's Labyrinth with his guild members. Vantner had watched it in real time, so he pulled up his memories.
"Adding up the value of the Brutal Heavy Sword, it was about 8 million gold."
"Grid got nearly three times that amount alone?"
Strictly speaking, this time it wasn't alone. If it was Grid alone, he wouldn't have been able to pick up 200,000 gold by hand. It was true that he raided Pascal through his own efforts, choices and abilities. His decision to summon the knights was admirable. Grid's achievements couldn't be downplayed.
“Grid, you’re the best."
“Of course our master should be the best."
“Congrats on becoming a rich man!"
The Overgeared members praised Grid. They sincerely congratulated him for the huge sum of money, and rejoiced as if it was their own. There was no jealousy or envy. Their respect and friendship with Grid wasn't cheap.
"Haha!"
"Kilkil."
“…"
The Overgeared members were excited, producing a cheerful atmosphere. On the other hand, Grid was silent. The Overgeared members thought he was so happy that he was at a loss for words.
But it was a misunderstanding. Grid was sincerely angry. He was speechless because it was ridiculous.
'Why? Why isn't it one trillion?'
The amount of gold coins that Grid had seen in the warehouse was beyond imagination. He thought it would be at least one trillion won. Yet he only got 21 million gold?
"This is ridiculous! We carried out most of the gold coins in the warehouse before it exploded! Countless gold coins were kept! But why? Why is it only 21 million gold!!!"
“…"
Who would use the word 'only' for 21 million gold? The Overgeared members fell silent at this unexpected reaction.
“It’s a scam! A scam!"
Lauel explained to the furious Grid.
"The explosion was so strong that it affected the outside of the building. At that time, a lot of gold coins were lost. In addition, there were many gold coins that were damaged after being hit by a skill."
Gold coins that were damaged slightly were always destroyed. It seemed to be some type of safety device designed by the S.A Group.
"Dammit!" The damaged gold coins were designed to be destroyed and the warehouse to explode? "You bastards!"
It couldn't resist angrily screaming out curses. After losing his temper, the only person who could completely calm him down was Lauel.
"Isn't 21 million gold a huge amount? In fact, the S.A. Group must be more baffled right now. They never imagined that we could get so many gold coins in just three minutes."
How could they imagine that he would use the skill Summon Knight for gold coins? They might've predicted that Grid could only obtain up to one million gold. The result was that Grid had hit the S.A. Group in the back of the head. Grid should be the one feeling invigorated. However, Grid didn't get any comfort from this.
"Shit! Dammit! The gold coins could at least be melted down and made into metal, so why were they destroyed?"
'It does seem to be the case.'
The Overgeared members started to sympathize with Grid. The S.A. Group's effort to fight inflation wasn't so well received. There were more than two billion users in Satisfy. If the NPCs were included, billions of people used the same currency. The possibility of the value of currency falling was extremely low.
Grid and the group left the Vatican.
“You said you were going to Winston?"
"Sigh… Yes."
“I thought so. You should show your face to your wife."
“Isn't she pregnant?"
“The childcare system and a prince maker, I am envious. It would be fun to raise a child.”
"Umm… Grid Junior. Umm…"
Grid regained control once the story of Irene and his child emerged. He couldn't lose his composure so easily when he was going to become a father. After a moment of consideration, he handed Lauel 20 million gold.
"Let's use this money for Reidan's development fund. If all of you weren't here in the first place, I wouldn't have been able to obtain so much."
"…!"
Lauel and the Overgeared members were greatly amazed. They never dreamed that Grid would be willing to invest the money into the territory.
"Aren't I incompetent because I do nothing as a lord? I should at least give you money."
Grid should originally be the one working the hardest for Reidan. But what was the reality? Grid didn't fulfill his obligations as the lord, and the Overgeared members were suffering from all types of problems. Grid was always sorry and thankful about this fact. He wanted to help with the development of the estate.
“If Reidan develops, the benefits will return to all of us in the end. Isn’t that right?”
"Your words are correct."
The development of Reidan would make Overgeared strong. This would be a stepping stone to build Grid's kingdom and would bring enormous wealth to Grid. 20 million gold couldn't be compared to that huge amount of money. Grid already knew this. That's why he decided to invest in Reidan.
“By the time you come back, Reidan will be more developed than before. Look forward to it."
This 20 million gold was enough to invigorate Reidan. Once the yellow mithril mine was activated and the alchemy business expanded, Reidan would become one step closer to its goal.
'The second Talima!'
Talima. A city of dwarves that produced the best battle gear. But it was in the territory of the dragon Trauka, so it was off limits to humans. If Reidan could one day compete with Talima…
Lauel's brain turned quickly. He kept in mind the merger with the Silver Knights Guild and made plans for Reidan's development.
***
“This is the first time we have walked together alone."
"Y-Yes."
After saying goodbye to Lauel's group. Grid and Jishuka were heading to Winston.
Gulp!
Grid couldn't help gulping through the journey. This was a very natural phenomenon. He couldn't help appreciating Jishuka's beautiful face and great body.
'Grid is looking at me.'
Jishuka was conscious of Grid's eyes and deliberately walked like a model. She showed a gentle gait that emphasized the curves of her body.
Gulp!
Grid couldn't resist staring at her swaying hips. This was unavoidable. Jishuka's busty body was perfectly to Grid's taste. It was the same with her personality.
"Let's camp here today. Excuse me… Grid, can I use your arm as a pillow?"
“Huhu, Grid's body is so solid."
A provocation woman by night.
"I will cook."
“Oh my, Grid. Shouldn't you watch where you are going? You should focus on hunting."
“I am embarrassed."
A mild-mannered woman during the day.
"I'm going crazy."
Grid's appreciation towards Jishuka rose exponentially. He was seriously considering buying a 'Love Potion' from the Reputation Store that would reset the penalty once a month. However, Jishuka had no intention of allowing that.
'There is no point in Satisfy.'
Grid was already married to Irene. She couldn't be a concubine. It was appropriate to convey her true heart in reality. Right now, she was just acting to stimulate Grid. Thanks to that, Grid was suffering. He wanted to quickly see Irene.
***
Just before arriving in Winston. Grid promised to meet Jishuka six hours later and logged out. It was because he received a call from Sehee outside the capsule.
"Why did you call?"
Grid exited the capsule and bluntly asked Sehee.
"A guest."
"Guest?"
He saw that it was 11 a.m. A Sunday morning. What guest would come at a time when families should be together? Grid tilted his head. No, Youngwoo went out into the living room. Then he panicked.
“Y-Yura?"
Yura was sitting on the sofa and smiling while chatting with his parents. She looked particularly beautiful. Her neat charm was the best. If Jishuka's beauty 100% matched his tastes, Yura had a beauty that made his taste meaningless.
Youngwoo admired Yura's beauty before recovering his spirit. It was due to his mother's words.
“Youngwoo, what are you staring at? Come and sit down."
"Ah, yes."
Grid awkwardly sat on the couch. His parents were sitting side by side on one sofa, so Youngwoo naturally sat beside Yura. A nice scent tickled his nose. Yura asked for understanding from his parents and said to Youngwoo.
“Please buy me a meal."
"What?" Youngwoo was confused by the sudden request. “Why are you suddenly asking me to buy you a lot of food? Can't you buy food for yourself? No, how did you hear that I made money?"
This witch had come for his money! Yura was different from the Overgeared members. She helped him a lot, but he was still wary of her. It wasn't enough to be considered a friend yet. His parents noticed Yura's sad expression and scolded him.
"How can you talk that way to a guest?"
“Youngwoo, we taught you better."
Yura was pretty, talented, and had a lot of money. Youngwoo's parents wanted her to be their daughter-in-law.
'You don't know that her nickname is Blood Witch.'
A murderer who hurt people without changing her facial expression! The impression from his first meeting still wasn't erased from his brain. Youngwoo sighed and got up from his seat.
“Let’s go.”
Youngwoo didn't care about washing up. He was still dressed in sweats that had food splattered on them. Youngwoo's mother tried to convince him to change, but Yura didn't care. She thought that Youngwoo not caring about impressing others was attractive.
***
A restaurant near his house.
"What’s going on?”
Yura observed the inside of the shabby restaurant while Youngwoo ordered two servings of bulgogi rice. Yura extended a passbook to him.
"What is this?"
“This is the broadcast fee from OGC Station."
“Ah."
He didn't expect much of a broadcast fee. Youngwoo didn't understand why Yura had it, but he was happy about receiving money.
'I should go to a restaurant tonight for a celebration.'
He would eat a big meal. Bean sprouts as well. A lot of monkfish! He thought it was millions of won, but his eyes bugged out when he opened the passbook.
“Eh…? Eek!"
It was a huge amount. A huge 500,000 mi…
“No, it is 5 billion?"
Yura explained to the astounded Youngwoo.
“Some of it was withheld as tax."
"N-No, why is it so much?"
“It is my ability."
It wasn't arrogance. Yura was just telling the truth.
“Why are you doing this for me?"
Yura answered Youngwoo's question without hesitation. She had a busy life, so time was valuable to her.
"Please let me join Overgeared."
Youngwoo didn't hesitate. Collecting talent was his desire and Yura was a better talent than anyone else. Wasn't she 5th on the unified rankings? That's right. As a private ranker, Youngwoo wasn't interested in the ranking system and didn't yet know that Yura had disappeared from the rankings list.
“Welcome!"
The two people ate the delicious bulgogi meat. Yura had a happy expression throughout the meal. People who knew her would be surprised.
OG:
Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.
Chapter 284
'Did he forget about me?'
The great magician Braham. Much longer than a year ago, he had commissioned Grid to make him a Vessel of the Soul. A Vessel of the Soul was necessary for his resurrection. But until now, there was no news from Grid. Based on the little he observed through Mumud's Orb, Grid seemed to have no desire to fulfill the request.
'He plans to take all the pavranium!'
Braham had reached the limits of his patience. He had sent a golem army as a warning. However, things didn't work out and Braham's anger skyrocketed.
[Pagma’s Descendant…!]
The expression of a soul's emotions was honest. His soul fragments scattered throughout the continent simultaneously turned red. There was someone who found one of the soul pieces.
The first vampire city.
"Oh my? I feel a dirty magic power, who is it?"
The wards were easily cracked and a mysterious woman appeared in front of Braham's soul. The magic power that could be seen inside her was tremendous, like the light from a dragon heart. It was enough to make even Braham nervous.
[Y-You…!]
A black-haired beauty who exuded gentleness and sensuality. She was so beautiful that it was unrealistic, but Braham's soul shook frantically.
[Marie Rose! How did you escape from your seal?]
Vampire duke, Marie Rose. A direct descendant of the founder Shizo Beriache and the one with the strongest magic power, she directly grabbed Braham's soul.
"I was able to break the seal at any time. I was just bored and enjoyed sleeping."
Then she woke up due to the bloody smell coming from a human male's cloak. Marie Rose's eyes curved into a crescent moon shape.
“Braham, you lost your pure blood and degenerated, eventually dying. Now only your soul is left. This insignificant appearance suits you."
[Don't taunt me!]
Marie Rose gazed at Braham's soul, which was gradually turning redder.
“Our Braham wouldn't have no countermeasures. What are you planning to do now?"
Marie Rose handled Braham's soul like it was clay, then she suddenly smiled. It was a brilliant smile that was enough to illuminate the dark city.
“You, are you dreaming about resurrection?"
Braham was a peculiar presence. He didn't rely on the innate power of the clan and explored magic power. He might've completed the resurrection magic. Braham didn't deny it.
[Then what are you going to do? You can't stop my resurrection! If even one of my souls hidden in all parts of the continent doesn't disappear, I will someday be fully resurrected! Then I will surely use all my effort to destroy you!]
Marie Rose found the shouting soul to be cute.
“I wonder how far you can go as a mortal."
[…!]
Mortal! Braham hated that cursed word. Marie Rose returned the soul to its original position and turned around. Braham called out to her.
[Aren't you going to destroy my soul fragment here?]
Braham had been banished from the clan. He used the fact that it was dark to hide his soul in the clan's cities, but he thought they would be destroyed because they were found by Marie Rose.
However, Marie Rose had no intention of dealing with Braham. Braham was a mere worm in front of her.
"How annoying."
This was the end.
Marie Rose immediately returned to her palace. Braham's soul looked like a flame as he watched her leave.
'This mutation that transcends the founder…!' He must be resurrected. 'I will kill the one who made me like this, take away the their heart, and regain eternal life!'
***
Winston had problems. As it grew into the second largest city in the north, all types of groups infiltrated it and problems occurred. Various forces were created and confronted each other, causing the deterioration of security.
'Lady Irene needs to recover…'
After entering the sixth month of her pregnancy, Irene became depressed. Her only flesh and blood, her father, was at Frontier, and her husband Grid was in Reidan, so she was alone.
"Sigh…"
A wrinkled face sighed. Winston's chief knight, Phoenix, was now old. It was too much for him to supervise the work that Irene was supposed to do.
'If only Grid was here.'
Phoenix was sighing over a pile of documents, when an urgent voice was heard.
"Captain Phoenix! Blood is being shed in Rein!"
Rein was the name of a bar in the slums. It was a place filled with many crooks that disturbed security. Phoenix's face twisted.
“Who is causing trouble?"
"The Double-Billed Merchant Group and the Yellow Guild are colliding!"
The Double-Billed Merchant Group had a tight grip on Winston's market.
Recently, they started to buy orc leather and collided with the Ikeil Merchant Group as they expanded their business. The Ikeil Group seemed to have hired the Yellow Guild to attack the the Double-Billed Merchant Group.
‘Those Yellow bastards!'
The Yellow Guild was a powerful group. The average level was close to 200 and they were the strongest guild in Winston. In order to suppress them, Phoenix had to go out himself.
“Let’s go!”
Phoenix was accompanied by soldiers and knights.
***
“The strongest knight in the north isn't that great?"
Rein Tavern. Dozens of people watched as Phoenix fell to his knees. He was badly hit by the Yellow Guild.
"You…!"
Phoenix gritted his teeth.
He was glaring at a priest of the Rebecca Church.
Dong Pao. The Rebecca Church priest, who once enjoyed PKing with Shay's group, recently added his strength to the Yellow Guild. Of course, it was due to money. How wonderful and happy was it to earn money by playing games?
"This is a tip."
The master of the Yellow Guild, Ank, threw a purse towards Dong Pao. It was the payment for approaching Phoenix as a Rebecca priest and distracting him. Dong Pao smiled with satisfaction after confirming the amount.
"Good, good. Don't forget to kill all the witnesses just in case."
“Of course."
Ank had no intention of sparing Phoenix and his men. Was he scared by the penalty of killing the knights and soldiers? He could take the chance. He planned to leave the Eternal Kingdom after this work.
'If only I can obtain the Sword of Self-transcendence!'
Sword of Self-transcendence. A legendary item that was supposed produced by Grid during his novice days. The expected selling price was 1.5 million gold.
'No, the number of users who are level 180 have increased recently, so it will go over 2 million if I put it on auction.'
It was an amount that could reverse his life.
'I can go drink with girls!'
Indeed, it was a low level of greed. The joyful Ank approached Phoenix. Phoenix was in a miserable condition. He fell into a trap and struggled against 40 Yellow Guild members alone. More than half of the guild members had died, so the price wasn't cheap.
“Please drop the Sword of Self-transcendence after dying."
Ssik!
Ank said with a smile. If he could get money, he wouldn't feel guilty for killing NPCs. Ank was a man who didn't care about killing.
Swaeek!
The moment that a vicious sword was able to stab into Phoenix's forehead.
Puok!
A golden blade flew and stabbed Ank in the neck.
[You have suffered 3,900 damage.]
"Ugh!"
A throwing weapon could cause him that much damage? Ank turned his gaze in the direction where the blade was thrown.
“Where is this fellow?"
The answer came from behind him.
“Guess.”
Kwajak!
[You have suffered 11,900 damage.]
'This is crazy!'
Why was this attack power so strong? The astonished Ank looked at the greatsword that was stabbed in his side. It was a blue greatsword that reminded him of the predator of the sea.
'D-Don't tell me!'
Ank turned pale and looked back. Then it was like he saw a ghost.
"Grid!"
Why was he here in the north when he should be in the west? Ank and the other Yellow Guild members couldn't believe it. Grid swung the greatsword at those who were speechless.
“These cheeky bastards, how dare you mess around in my wife's territory?"
Peok! Puk puk!
The one-sided assault wasn't even worth describing. Users in the early 200's couldn't stand up to Grid.
“G-Grid, it has been a long time since I've seen you."
Dong Pao, who was hiding in the corner, awkwardly greeted Grid. The scammer started to act.
“Today I was moved by the guidance of Goddess Rebecca. I happened to be reunited by you in this place! Grid! I have been repenting since I first met you, but then I was taken hostage by these villainous people and used! You have saved me, so I should repay this grace…!"
"Who are you?"
Dong Pao was embarrassed by the unexpected question.
"Y-You don't remember me?"
“Yes, I can't remember you because my brain capacity isn't good enough."
"W-What are you saying?"
“Shut up."
Peok! Bam bam bam!
"Kuheook!"
On this day.
The Yellow Guild and Dong Pao, who was beaten up like a dog, were deprived of their citizenship. Now they couldn't step anywhere in the Steim territory. They were also sentenced to two weeks of Satisfy time in prison.
It was frustrating for a user to be imprisoned for two weeks. In particular, Dong Pao felt the desire to quit the game because his work had been ruined twice by Grid.
“I need to set up security straight away."
Grid received a report on the statue of Winston from Phoenix and immediately summoned Jude. Jude was very strong after being armed with Dainsleif and the best armor. His level was above Phoenix, who was no longer developing due to his age.
"Teach the soldiers here and punish those who cause disturbances without any mercy."
"Yes."
Jude had no thoughts. He just followed Grid's orders. The Winston soldiers had to taste hell from Jude's harsh training. There were deserters and wounded soldiers as a result, but the few soldiers who endured the training could become elites.
Jude rallied the soldiers and quickly stabilized Winston's security.
OG:
Current schedule: 20 chapters a week.
